Rokusho-gu is a Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture that enshrines six deities, as indicated by its name meaning 'Six Shrines Palace.' The shrine serves as an important local religious center where multiple kami are venerated together in a single sacred space.
- Denomination
- Multi-deity shrine
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Six enshrined deities
- Kami enshrined
- Multiple kami (six deities)
- Coordinates
- 35.2029484, 136.9347116
Visitor tip
Look for the six separate worship areas or representations of the different deities enshrined at this multi-deity shrine.
Cultural notes
The name Rokusho-gu literally means 'Six Shrines Palace,' reflecting the Japanese practice of consolidating multiple deities into a single shrine complex. This type of shrine represents the syncretic nature of Shinto worship, where various kami can be honored together.